Free alternatives to Mrs Eaves

The closest free alternatives to Mrs Eaves are Baskervville and Libre Baskerville. Cormorant Garamond has the same light, elegant feel.

  • 5 free alternatives
  • Free for commercial use
  • Updated November 2026

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
BaskervvilleClose match400 to 700YesClassic book text
Libre BaskervilleClose match400 to 700YesWeb body text
Cormorant GaramondSimilar feel300 to 700YesRefined, quiet branding
Libre Caslon DisplaySimilar feel400NoClassic headlines
Sorts Mill GoudySimilar feel400YesGoudy-style book text

The 5 best free alternatives

Same widths: drawn to the same letter widths, so nothing reflows. Close match: nearest look. Similar feel: same mood, different details.

  1. Baskervville

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A Baskerville close to the original 1750s types, with weights from 400 to 700 and italics.

  2. Libre Baskerville

    Close match

    A Baskerville made for body text on the web, with a tall x-height.

  3. Cormorant Garamond

    Similar feel

    A refined, high-contrast Garamond with weights from 300 to 700 and italics. Best at larger sizes.

  4. Libre Caslon Display

    Similar feel

    A Caslon made for headlines, in one weight.

  5. Sorts Mill Goudy

    Similar feel

    A revival of Goudy Old Style, with an italic.

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About Mrs Eaves

Mrs Eaves was designed by Zuzana Licko for Emigre in 1996, based on Baskerville.

Designed by
Zuzana Licko, 1996
License
Paid
Best free match
Baskervville
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Questions about Mrs Eaves

Is Mrs Eaves free?

No. Mrs Eaves needs a paid license for websites, apps and commercial work.

What is the closest free font to Mrs Eaves?

The closest free alternatives to Mrs Eaves are Baskervville and Libre Baskerville.

Is Mrs Eaves on Google Fonts?

No. Baskervville, Libre Baskerville and Cormorant Garamond are the closest Mrs Eaves-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Baskervville?

Baskervville pairs well with Epilogue or BBH Bogle.

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